Dune (Frank Herbert) books in order
Last checked: September 24, 2026, against dunenovels.com
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About this series: sourced facts
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The series at a glance
Wikidata lists 7 works as parts of this series.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06What the story is
Dune follows Paul Atreides and his noble family on the desert planet Arrakis.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists the genre as science fiction.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06The Library of Congress files Dune under the subject headings Dune (Imaginary place), Space mining, Assassination, Revenge and Political corruption.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06Reading orders
Ace's 2023 edition numbers Dune as book 1 of The Dune Chronicles.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06About the author
Wikidata lists Frank Herbert as born in 1920 in Tacoma.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists the occupations of Frank Herbert as photographer, journalist and science fiction writer.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists Frank Herbert as educated at University of Washington.
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists an award for Frank Herbert: Hugo Award for Best Novel (1966).
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists an award for Frank Herbert: Nebula Award for Best Novel (1966).
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists an award for Frank Herbert: Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work (1974).
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Wikidata lists an award for Frank Herbert: Prix Tour-Apollo Award (1978).
Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06Awards
The summary in the Library of Congress record says Dune won the first Nebula Award and shared the Hugo Award.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06Common questions
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